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:: THURSDAY NIGHT REDEMPTION ::
[Redemption kicks off with a huge display of pyro, while lights of all colours sweep the arena and the raving crowds packed into the building for the last show before Shindig Slam. As the theme music dies down and the lights go up, a massive cheer bursts forth from the audience. At the announce desk, Gavin Jones and Taff welcome viewers to the show.] GAV: “Just three days away from the hottest night of the summer, Shindig Slam, and we bring to you CWF Redemption right here from fantastic John Frost Square in Newport!” TAFF: “Yeah, once upon a time this place saw some of the biggest rioting of all of history here in Newport, and tonight, get ready for rioting of an even more extreme nature! Like Stone Cold Andy Morgan challenging Kid Punk for the Hardcore Title for example…” GAV: “And a brilliant main event too, Taff. Can our CWF Champion stop the runaway express train that is Hans Grip?! We’ll find out- TONIGHT!” [Behind Taff and Gavin Jones, the crowd suddenly explodes as “Real American” blasts into the arena.]
‘The Huckster’ Bob Jones vs Damian Ali GAV: “And here we go, kicking things off with the man who would be champ! Listen to this capacity crowd!” [The Huckster has appeared on the entrance stage to a ground tremoring ovation, and proceeds to strut to the ring pausing sporadically to flex and postulate for the fans. Bob Jones slowly climbs into the ring and cups an ear to the screaming crowd, then rips off his “Huckstermania” shirt to the delight of the cheering “Huckstermaniacs”. Any further tomfoolery is cut off sharply, as “Seek And Destroy” infiltrates the arena. Damian Ali and Women’s Champion Felicia appear before the jeering crowd, glaring across at the masses coldly before making their way down to the ring.] TUCK: “And introducing … accompanied to the ring by the CWF Women’s Champion Felicia, from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, DAMIAN ALI!” TAFF: “Now this guy I like, Gav … this guy can get it done in that ring.” [Damian holds the ropes open for Felicia to climb into the ring, and the couple pose before the booing arena as Metallica fades to nothing. Felicia steps to the outside as the ringbell sounds and the two opponents move towards one another.] GAV: “Both these men have huge matches this coming Sunday at Shindig Slam, and neither wants to enter into the Pay Per View with a loss on their hands!” [Ali and Jones trade punches, with the powerful “Huckster” taking control. With a swift sweep of his leg however, Damian knocks the old timer from his feet and to the mat. An irritated Bob Jones climbs to his feet to see Ali smiling over at him nastily. The two men lock up in a grapple, with The Huckster sending Ali running to the ropes. Damian dodges a Clothesline and bounds back towards Bob, who catapults him up with a big Back Body Drop. Ali stumbles to his feet and into a Short Arm Clothesline from The Huckster, who then drags the Philadelphia native to his feet and dishes out a Suplex.] TAFF: “Wow! Looks like the old dog’s got some tricks left in him yet!” [Ali is again Irish Whipped to the ropes, but manages to come back with a Spinning Wheel Kick, knocking his veteran opponent down to the mat. Damian mounts Bob and begins pounding away with heavy right hands to the face and head, eliciting cheering from Felicia but the opposite from the rest of the spectators in the arena. A sharp Snap Suplex is followed by the floatover from Ali, who covers The Huckster looking for a quick pin- 1 … 2 … Kickout.. The No. 1 Contender is roughly pulled to his feet and is handed a trio of hard knee strikes, before being whipped across the ring and floored with a stiff Martial Arts kick. Damian drops an elbow to the small of The Huckster’s back, then hits a Snapmare before booting the veteran savagely in the back of the skull. The former Hardcore Champion locks in a Dragon Sleeper, draining the air and the energy out of his opponent with a tight grip around his throat.] GAV: “If Bob Jones wants to be 100% against Phil Leach this Sunday night, he may have to swallow his pride right now and tap!” TAFF: “That’s right Gav … with every second longer The Huckster stays in that hold, his chances of greatness one last time fade just that little bit more! Damian Ali isn’t just choking out The Huckster here, he’s choking out his career!” [The fan favourite has been locked in the submission for some time now, but just as he begins to fade, the crowd comes alive. Feeding off the cheers of his “Huckstermaniacs”, Bob Jones battles out of the hold and breaks Ali’s grip, prompting crazed cheering from the crowd! The Huckster unloads on his shocked opponent with bear like right hands, then lifts him high in the air for a big Slam. The Huckster covers, 1 … 2 … but Ali kicks out. Bob hits another Scoop Slam, and looks to drop a big elbow into the black heart of his opponent. Damian quickly rolls to the side though, and The Huckster crashes to the canvas with a loud bang. Ali stomps away at his fallen adversary, then hoists him up and whips the CWF legend to one of the corners. Jones reverses however, and sends Ali crashing into the corner turnbuckles with frightening velocity. Damian staggers forward woozily, and Bob Jones proceeds to whip him hard into each one of the other three turnbuckles. As Damian slumps drunkenly into the final corner, Bob advances on him and ascends the ropes himself, looking a little shaky as he battles the height of the second rope.] GAV: “You know what’s coming now Taff!” TAFF: “I hate this stupid move!!!” [The crowd goes nuts for Bob Jones’ trademark 10 Punch spot, while the old timer madly wails away on the prone Ali. 1 … 2 … 3 … 4 … 5 … 6 … 7 … 8 … NO! Before The Huckster can land a ninth successive blow to his victim, Damian scoops him off the turnbuckles and into his arms, then delivers a massive Spinebuster from the corner! With great force The Huckster is driven into the mat, and Ali wastes no time in covering for the victory- 1 … 2 … No! The Huckster kicks out! Suddenly, a wave of jeering fills the arena. Swaggering down to the ring is CWF President, Mr McMartyn. As the combatants struggle up and trade blows, McMartyn stands just outside the ring, watching the action intently from the best seat in the house.] GAV: “What on Earth is Mr McMartyn doing here?! He has no part in this match!” TAFF: “”Oh come on Gav, don’t be blind! Damian Ali is assured of victory now with Mr McMartyn in his corner!” [The trading of blows is continuing furiously inside the ring, but Damian gains the advantage with a hard uppercut to his opponent. With Bob Jones staggered, he goes straight for his trademark submission hold- The Contract Hit! Ali locks on the Cobra Clutch style hold, but The Huckster begins puffing out his chest and pumping his arms, sending the watching crowd into a frenzy! Despite his opponent’s “Hucking up”, Damian clings on tenaciously around his neck. The rampaging Huckster charges across the ring backwards with Ali still clinging onto his back, and drives the gangster right into one of the corners. The wind knocked out of him, Damian breaks the hold and staggers into the middle of the ring, only to be met with a reprimanding finger from Bob Jones, and then three big punches!] TAFF: “Oh no! Here it comes!!!” [Damian is whipped to the ropes and bounces back, straight towards Bob Jones’ Big Boot! NO! Smartly, Ali dodges the attack and ducks beneath the outstretched leg, grabbing The Huckster from behind and delivering a Reverse DDT! Ali with the cover- 1 … 2 … Kickout! At the very last moment, Jones gets a shoulder up. Holding his head from the effect of the DDT, Huckster staggers up, unaware that Damian Ali has just signalled for the Line Of Fire! Ali grabs Bob’s arm and whips him towards the ropes, but The Huckster counters! Damian flies into the ring ropes, where he is tripped up by Mr McMartyn!!!!] TAFF: “Oh no! Mr McMartyn!!” GAV: “What a mistake!” [Ali stumbles forwards, right into the Big Boot! The Huckster Bob Jones with the Legdrop! 1 … … 2 … … 3!! The Huckster defeats Damian Ali! As Ali rolls tot he outside where a fuming Felicia is waiting, “Real American” blasts into the arena.] TUCK: “Here is your winner, ‘THE HUCKSTER’ BOB JONES!” TAFF: “I can’t believe Mr McMartyn tripped up Damian by mistake!” GAV: “Taff, I don’t think Mr McMartyn DID trip him by mistake … I think he MEANT to trip Damian Ali!” TAFF: “What?! Have you gone loopy, Gav?” GAV: “Look!” [The Huckster has been celebrating jovially in the ring, but is quickly halted as he meets eyes with the CWF Chairman, still watching from the outside of the ring. McMartyn directs a mysterious smile at The Huckster, Before Damian Ali and Felicia can confront him, Mr McMartyn turns and walks confidently back up the ramp. The Huckster watches from the ring, an intense look on his face. No longer in the mood for celebrations, the winner climbs out of the ring and begins to make his way backstage.] GAV: “I just don’t get this Taff! What IS going on between The Huckster and Mr McMartyn?!”
[Backstage, Kid Punk is walking through the corridors awaiting his Hardcore title match against Stone Cold Andy Morgan. Walking in the other direction is none other than Hans Grip and Sven Oder-Svensson. The two men slated to meet for the Intercontinental Championship at Shindig Slam stop and glare intensely at each other for almost an entire minute, the massive Swede towering over his smaller rival. The staring contest is finally interrupted by Sven gently patting Hans on the back, a sign to move on. The big Nordic superstar laughs deeply right in the face of Kid Punk, then continues his stroll. Kid Punk watches his foe leave, then turns around and carries on his journey, an angry and twisted look on his face.]
Kyle Reece & Rabbi Bernie Dobba vs Dan Jones & Tom 'The Shuck' Ickleberry GAV: "Kyle Reece has quite a start to his CWF career. His subsequent crush on the CWF VP, Acid, has certainly open up alot of doors for him. Of course on Sunday, he will meet Dan Jones at Shindig Slam in what is sure to be a legendary match." TAFF: "Of course Dan Jones himself has had similiar opportiunities, being Acid's business partner an all. Although they never actually shared a romantic relationship. Clash of the Titans would be an understatement when speaking of the number 1 contendership match. I can't wait for it!" GAV: Well, Reece and Dan Jones are all set to meet each here in this friendly tag match with their partners- who themselves have been havign alittle trouble with the ladies! No other than Rabbi Bernie Dobba and Tom 'The Shuck' Ickleberry." TAFF: "Those two guys- very strange guys indeed!" ['Give me fuel! Give me fire! Give me that which I desire!' Red and orange pyrotechnics explode as Kyle Reece makes his way through the crowd. He climbs over the barrier and then into the ring. He sheds his coat and waits for his opponent... ] TUCK: "The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first... KYLE REECE!!!" [The arena glows purple as 'Pretty Fly For A Rabbi' plays over the sound system. Rabbi Dobba comes out from behind the curtain and stands at the top of the ramp, blessing the crowd. He then walks down to the ring, blessing individual crowd members as he goes.] TUCK: "His tag team partner... RABBI BERNIE DOBBA!!!" [The arena becomes dark. As the music begins, and the volume rises, the ramp and entrance are shrouded in smoke and lit by a blue glow. As the actual song starts, several pyros burn at the sides of the entryway, and Dan appears. There is a mixed fan response as he strolls to the ring at a leisurely pace. He takes his time mounting the ring steps, and paces about the ring for a few moments, before his music dies and the lights return.] TUCK: "And their opponents, introducing first ... DAN JONES!!!" [The arena lights turn green and "The Bum Bum Song" hits the speakers. The Shuck comes jogging out onto the stage in his black suit and white trainers. He has a white shirt underneath his suit jacket and a smart blue tie. He runs to each side of the ramp and shakes his rear end at the crowd. The crowd don't quite know how to react to this strange man. The Shuck then struts down to the ring and jumps onto the apron. He walks around the whole perimeter of the apron before stepping in between the ropes. He then takes off his whole suit, including trousers to reveal his bright green wrestling shorts. He throws his suit into the crowd and warms up.] TUCK: "And his partner... TOM 'THE SHUCK' ICKLEBERRY!!!" [The Rabbi and the Shuck start this match off. The Shuck walks up to RBD and begins talking trash! RBD just ignores Shuck as Gary Willis calls for the bell.] [DING! DING! DING!] [Shuck and RBD lock up and Shuck starts with a kick followed by a suplex! Shuck then poses to the crowd! He waits until RBD is at his feet before giving him some punches to the face before whipping RBD into the turnbuckle! He then charges at RBD but RBD moves leaving Shuck to charge face-first into the turnbuckle! Shuck stumbles back and RBD takes him down with a reverse DDT! He then drops to his knees and begins pummelling Shuck! He then lifts him up and knees him in the gut and pulls Shuck between his legs, preparing for a powerbomb. Shuck though regains his strength and takes down RBD’s legs from behind of him. He then lets go of the left leg but turns RBD over and locks in the single leg crab! RBD yells in pain and tries to stretch to the bottom rope which isn’t far away. Kyle Reece, seeing hsi partner in trouble, tags RBD's outstretched hand, making Shuck break the hold. RBD crawls out of the ring and Rece's enters the match. Shuck seems frustrated and enters the tie up with Reece to his feet, angry with him. He gains the momentum and then tosses Reece through the ropes to the outside and Shuck climbs through the ropes to the apron and jumps off the apron attempting a hurricanrana, an unorthodox move for him, but as he lands on Reece’s shoulders, Reece keeps his strength and slams Shuck’s back hard on the outside! This causes shock from the crowd as Reece sees this time for him to take advantage. He picks Shuck up and whips him into the steel steps! Shuck slumps in a heap resting on the steel steps and Reece charges to Shuck delivering a low drop kick to the chest of Shuck slamming his back off the steps again! Reece taunts an unimpressed Dan Jones! Reece carries on the assault with some stomps to the fallen Shuck! He lifts him to his feet and slams Shuck’s head numerous times against the steel steps. He does this for about 10 times before Dan Jones decides to intervene. Dan grabs Shuck from Reece and throws him back into the ring. Dan then tags himself in and beckons Reece back into the ring and Reece reluctantly agrees and slides in the ring. He then taunts Dan Jones, who is not unnerved. He does this until Dan runs over delivering a baseball slide dropkick to him! Dan laughs to himself, thinking how arrogant Reece is. As Reece tries to get to his feet Dan grabs him by the head but Reece gives him a hangman to the delight of the crowd! Reece starts beating on Dan. He picks him up and throws him into the corner. As Dan staggers away Reece delivers a massive superkick that, upon impact, echoes across the arena! Dan lies there and Reece picks him up before clotheslining him down again! Reece then climbs to the top rope and plants a huge leg drop from the top on Dan!] GAV: "Reece is pulling out all the stops!" [Reece hooks Dan’s leg] [..1..] [..2..] [..Dan pushes out of it, sending Reece flying across the ring!] GAV: "What a kickout for Dan Jones!" [Dan gets to his feet first and then pulls Reece to his feet and gives him a belly-to-belly suplex, he then goes for the pin...] [..1..] [..2..] [..Reece kicks out!] TAFF: "A little arrogance on Dan Jones's part there I think!" [Reece and Dan gets to their feet at the same time and tie up. Reece gets the momentum and whips Dan off the ropes and down him with a spinebuster! He then picks him up and powerbombs Dan Jones viciously to the mat! He again pins him...]
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TAFF: "Ha ha! Classic move there by Dan! I don't suppose Reece saw that coming!"
GAV: "I don't think the Shuck did either!"
[Reece is knocked down and Dan drops the Shuck, who crawls out of the ring. Dan grabs the rising Reece by the throat and pulls him up... VAMPIRE'S KISS!!! Reece impacts the canvas hard and Dan covers him...]
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[DING! DING! DING!]
TUCK: "Winner of the match... DAN JONES AND THE SHUCK!!!"
GAV: "Dan Jones and the Shuck come out on top in this brutal battle!"
TAFF: "A taste of things to come, maybe?
GAV: "Could be, Taff. Could be..."
[The referee raises Dan and the Shuck’s arms, but Shuck has something else in mind. He goes over to Tuck and grabs the mic off him!]
SHUCK: "If I may say so myself.... The Shuck.....WAS GREAT!"
[With this 'The Bum Bum Song' plays and the Shuck celebrates in the ring. Dan shakes his head and slides out of the ring, almost embarrassed to have been seen with this guy...]
[CWF interviewer Emma is waiting excitedly outside a big door labelled simply “MR MCMARTYN”. The door suddenly swings open, and the CWF Chairman steps out as if to leave. His foot has not even stepped outside the room before Emma pounces.]
EMMA: “Cli- … Mr McMartyn! Can you tell the viewers at home exactly what happened out there earlier tonight during The Huckster’s match? Did you intend to trip Damian Ali up and help him win the match? Mr McMartyn!”
[The yappy blonde’s incessant questions have got the Chairman’s attention. Mr McMartyn turns around, a polite yet firm smile on his face.]
MCMARTYN: “Suffice to say Emma, that everyone has their price…”
EMMA: “Oh no! Poor Phil! Tell me you’re not going to hurt him at Shindig Slam Clive!! Please! He’s my poo!”
[Mr McMartyn looks simultaneously confused and disgusted.]
MCMARTYN: “… Your poo?! Emma … be quiet, and most of all, be there to watch Shindig Slam, where EVERYONE will find out exactly what is going on between me and everyone’s hero- The Huckster Bob Jones. Until then, no further comment.”
[The CWF President marches off down the corridor, his last words unheeded by Emma, who stands in the corridor blankly, thinking only of Phil Leach and what may befall him at Shindig Slam…]
CWF HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
{Back in John Frost Square, the arena buzzes as Ralph Tuck steps into the ring.]
TUCK: “The following match is scheduled for one fall and is for the CWF HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP!!”
[The fans raucously cheer the CWF’s unique Championship, just as the glass smashes and “Shaft” smoothly flows into the arena. The arena nearly erupts as the challenger stampedes down the ramp.]
TUCK: “Introducing first the challenger… from Llantrisant Usk, STONE … COLD … ANDY … MORGAN!!”
[Stone Cold Andy Morgan makes his way to the ring purposefully, ragged cloak billowing behind him. With little ceremony he step’s into the ring and removes his cloak. The lights goes up in the smoky arena as Stone Cold Andy Morgan stoically awaits his opponent. ]
TUCK: “And introducing the CWF HARDCORE CHAMPION, fromOrange County, KID PUNK!!”
[The recently crowned Hardcore Champion makes his way down the ramp, a paranoid expression on his face as he checks over his shoulder for any signs of a certain Swedish grappler. “Dysentry Gary” dies down as Kid Punk elects to go underneath the ring to look for something.]
TAFF: “Look at this guy! Now THIS is strategy!”
GAV: “I’m not sure about that Taff, but I think Kid Punk wisely asserts that he can’t take on Stone Cold Andy Morgan one on one in hand to hand combat. “
[Punk pulls out a trash can lid and throws it into the ring at Stone Cold Andy Morgan, but the beer swilling farmer’s boy merely swats it out of the way. Another trash can lid, and the same. Kid Punk hurls a STOP sign into the ring, but Stone Cold Andy Morgan easily dodges it before throwing it to the ringside floor. Punk then hurls in a trash can, which is again dodged by Andy. He throws it back at Punk, who dodges the missile. The trashcan clatters noisily to the ground inches from Kid Punk’s feet. The Hardcore Champion looks frustrated by this game of cat and mouse, and goes back underneath the ring.]
TAFF: “Doesn’t this guy ever learn?!”
[Andy Morgan strides over to the ring ropes right above his opponent and reaches down to grab hold of him. Kid Punk pops up from beneath the ring and blasts Stone Cold Andy Morgan with a fire extinguisher! As SCAM stumbles around the ring waving his arms in front of his face to try and get rid of the dried ice, Punk slides into the ring and grabs one of the trash can lids. CRACK! He brings it crashing down onto the head of Stone Cold. CRACK! Punk strikes again. CRACK! CRACK! CRACK! Punk waffles his foe with a series of stiff shots. The Hardcore Champion runs to the ropes and CRACK!! cannons into Morgan with a running shot to the back of the head. Stone Cold Andy Morgan goes down hard , and Punk goes for the cover. 1… 2 ... No. Stone Cold Andy Morgan easily kicks out. As the CWF legend tries to get to his feet, Punk wails away on him with the trash can lid. Andy Morgan however, manages to shield himself from most of the blows. As he stands to his feet Kid Punk swings the weapon one more time, but Andy grabs it from an amazed Kid Punk in mid-air and proceeds to hurl the weapon into the audience like a cruise missile. Punk shakes his head in surprise, and goes to the ropes, hitting Stone Cold Andy Morgan with a big Clothesline that knocks him to the mat. Punk goes to the well again, and once more SCAM is knocked to the canvas. The Hardcore Champion attempts a third move, but this time Stone Cold Andy Morgan is ready, countering his attack with a Lou Thez Press!]
GAV: “It seems that whatever Kid Punk does, Andy Morgan has a counter attack for! Smashing!”
[After smashing him in the face repeatedly with piston like right hands, Andy Morgan picks up Kid Punk and Suplexes him to the mat, then goes outside the ring and hurls back in the trashcan, STOP sign and trash can lids. He reaches under the ring and pulls out a bundle of 2x4s and an iron pipe, and throws these in also. The challenger scoops up Punk and slams him down hard on top of the STOP sign. He drops down and makes the cover- 1… 2… Kickout! Andy Morgan goes to pick up Kid Punk again, but the Hardcore Champion smashes him in the face with a trash can lid and scrambles up. He lands a flurry of punches on Stone Cold Andy Morgan and whips him, but the challenger reverses it and sends Punk slamming into one of the turnbuckles back first. Stone Cold Andy Morgan grabs him again and sends him catapulting into the opposite turnbuckle. Morgan charges his foe, but Punk gets up a boot in his face, spinning Stone Cold around. Punk blasts Stone Cold Andy Morgan in the back with a 2x4, knocking him down to his knees. Another shot with the length of wood sends Stone Cold Andy Morgan crashing face first to the floor. Punk takes a run-up, and drops himself and the 2x4 into the small of Stone Cold Andy Morgan’s back- he rolls the grappler over- 1 … 2 … Kickout!]
TAFF: “It’s like these guys are made of steel Gav! It makes me wish I wasn’t made of Jelly!”
[Kid Punk raises the 2x4 over his head as Stone Cold Andy Morgan gets up to his knees. Just as the Champion is about to bring down the weapon on top of his head, Andy unleashes an array of punches and blows to Punk’s chest and stomach, causing him to drop to his weapon and stumble back. Andy Morgan rises up to his feet, and flattens a charging Punk with a big rugby tackle. On his hands and knees, the Hardcore Champion tries to regain his wits, but Morgan aggressively clamps a hand around his throat and raises him up to his feet. Stone Cold Andy Morgan gives his foe the one finger salute, and goes for the Stunner! What the challenger has not realised is that Punk has been holding the 2x4 in his hand! As Andy goes to execute his finishing move, Kid Punk smashes the wood right over his head, sending splinters flying everywhere and Andy flying down to the mat. Punk scrambles up unharmed whilst Stone Cold Andy Morgan doubles up, holding onto his skull. He slowly turns around and is met by a boot to the midsection from his opponent. Punk positions his foe between his legs as the crowd buzzes at what he might try. With a huge roar Kid Punk hoists Andy Morgan up in the air and delivers a Snap Powerbomb!]
GAV: “Impressive strength by Kid Punk there! Almost a leaf out of Hans Grip’s book!”
TAFF: “And there was me thinking these hardcore matches were just about hitting the other guy with things!!”
[Stone Cold Andy Morgan is barely moving on the canvas as Punk drops down to pin him. He hooks the yokel’s leg- 1… 2… NO! The crowd gasps as Andy Morgan somehow manages to kick out. The Hardcore Champion rolls out to the arena floor to try and regain his breath, astounded that his last move did not put Stone Cold away. As SCAM struggles to his feet in the ring, Kid Punk slyly reaches for an iron pipe lying nearby. As fast as lightning, the Hardcore Champion slides into the ring, charges his opponent and swings the heavy metal weapon. In a split second Andy regains his wits, and ducks the iron pipe swinging for his head. Kid Punk turns around to face him again, and eats a Stunner! Andy goes to pin his stricken opponent, but suddenly spies a figure rushing down to the ring- it’s Clint Hill!]
GAV: “What is HE doing here?!”
[Hill leaps up onto the ring apron to put the badmouth of Andy, but just as suddenly another fiure rushes down to the ring in hot pursuit … none other than Disco Stu! The 70s throwback grabs a nearby 2x4 lying on the floor and nails Clint Hill right in the back, knocking him off the ring apron and to the arena floor. Amidst all this chaos, Kid Punk staggers to his feet, knocking silly from the Stunner and utterly unaware of what is going on. For some bizarre reason, and under Disco Stu’s urgings, Andy Morgan proceeds to ball room dance the Hardcore Champion all around the ring, twirl him around, then gives him a second Stunner! Andy Morgan pins- 1 … … 2 … … 3!]
GAV: “He did it!”
[“Shaft” blares across the PA as an ecstatic Stone Cold Andy Morgan is handed the CWF Hardcore Title. An equally overjoyed Stu leaps into the ring and makes a worshipping gesture towards the new Hardcore Champion. Outside the ring, a seething Clint Hill watches the celebrations with resentment and anger as Andy calls for the beers.]
TUCK: “The winner of this match … and NEW CWF Hardcore Champion … STONE COLD ANDY MORGAN!”
[As a seemingly harmonious Stone Cold and Disco Stu celebrate the title change by chugging copious amounts of liquor in the ring, the camera fades out of the cheering arena…]
Fallon vs Asya
[As the music starts up, Fallon appears from behind the curtain, Rabbi Bernie Dobba at her side. She waves to the crowd before walking down the ramp and climbing into the ring, the Rabbi climbing in too behind her.]
TAFF: "HELLO FALLON!!!"
GAV: "Tongue back in mouth please, Taff!"
['Without Me' hits the PA system and the crowd goes wild as Asya struts down the ramp giving high fives to everyone she sees. Slightly behind her, and walking in a typically bizarre manner, Tom ‘The Shuck’ Ickleberry wanders down to the ring. She sees a guy in the front row and gives him a kiss on his cheek, the guy faints as Asya turns and walks up the right side of the ring and climbs in through the ropes. She poses as her music cuts to an end and gives Fallon an evil stare. Fallon isn’t impressed and attacks her from behind with a clothesline. Fallon then starts stamping on her. The referee eventually separates them and Fallon retreats to her corner and Asya gets up, The Shuck cheering her on. Asya charges at Fallon, but Fallon dodges out the way and starts slamming Asya with fists in the corner, but Asya ducks a punch and turns it over so Fallon is in the corner and she gives her some hard punches to Fallon. Asya then gives Fallon a hiptoss out the corner and Fallon crashes to the mat. Asya then drops to the mat and locks in an armbar on Fallon in the centre of the ring. Fallon has nowhere to escape the armbar and is frantically trying to pull free of Asya’s grip but it is no use. Out of nowhere Fallon suddenly starts shimmying across the ring and desperately stretches out and slams her hand down on the bottom rope stopping the hold.]
GAV: So close for Asya!
[Asya gets up and waits for Fallon to arise. Fallon gets up but is holding her arm and Asya capitalizes on this by giving Fallon an arm wrench. She keeps it stretched in and Fallon is screaming out in pain and Asya lets go only to kick Fallon in the gut and give her a DDT! The Shuck applauds warmly from the outside as Fallon lies on the mat, grasping her head as Asya covers her...]
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[Asya and Fallon get up and Asya goes for a Superkick but Fallon ducks it and dropkicks Asya’s standing leg, knocking Asya to the mat. Fallon then runs off the ropes and drops an elbow on the chest of Asya. Asya rolls out of danger and into the corner. Fallon stalks her to the corner though and goes to kick Asya but Asya rolls out the way of danger. Asya gets up and goes for a clothesline but is unsuccessful and Fallon dodges and gives her a neckbreaker. She then gets up and poses to the appreciative crowd. She then turns back to Asya and goes to lift her up but Asya gives her a shot to the head and gets up. Asya then whips Fallon into the corner and follows her to the corner and climbs to the second rope and starts pummeling at Fallon’s head. She starts beating on Fallon’s head..1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9..10! Asya then drops down and gives Fallon a fisherman’s suplex...]
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[..No! Fallon kicks out! A relieved Rabbi Bernie Dobba cheers on his lady.]
[Asya runs off the opposite ropes and then drops to the mat giving Fallon a dropkick in the ribs, knocking her from the side of the ring to the outside! Asya then vaults herself over the ropes on top of Fallon on the outside. Asya lifts Fallon up only to start beating her head against the ring apron. Asya then drags Fallon across her shoulder and charges towards the ring post but Fallon slides off her back and Asya runs right into the ring post! Fallon then gives her a backdrop on the outside! Fallon then climbs to the ring apron and then jumps off and lands a leg drop on Asya! Fallon leads the injured Asya across to the announce table and beats Asya’s head against the table before throwing her back in the ring and following in herself.]
TAFF: "See, that’s how you soften up your opponents!"
[Fallon watches Asya get up and then kicks her in the gut and gives her Contradanza (Hurricanrama) and covers Asya...]
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[..Asya surges a shoulder up! The Rabbi slams the ring canvas in frustration whilst one the other side of the ring, The Shuck does a little dance.]
[Fallon can’t believe it! She pulls Asya up and gives her a DDT. She then goes to the top rope...]
GAV: " Here comes a big Moonsault! Fallon is gonna fly!"
[Fallon climbs to the top rope ready to nail the move that will finish the match, but undetected by the referee The Shuck leaps up onto the ring apron and shoves Fallon, knocking her off balance and crotching her up on the top turnbuckle. Slowly Asya comes to, and climbs up to the top rope to join her opponent. Asyan Powerbomb by Asya! She covers Fallon in the centre of the ring- 1 … 2 … 3!]
TUCK: “The winner of this match … ASYA!”
[A jubilant Asya and Shuck escape up the entrance ramp as “Without You” plays in the background. An angry Rabbi climbs into the ring and checks over Fallon, staring furiously at the departing duo who have just eked out a victory.]
[Back in the arena, CWF interviewer Emma is standing in the middle of the ring with female trainer, Ruth Bowen. Ruth looks tense at having to face the masses once again. Unhelpfully, Emma frantically waves her microphone in her friend’s direction as she fires off her questions.]
EMMA: “Ruth! With just three days to Shindig Slam, we now know that Andrew McMartyn will be facing a returning Pete Nancollis in a very special grudge match at the Pay Per View. I think we all want to know, what do you think about all of this?!”
RUTH: “Well Emma, first of all I think it’s deplorable what Andrew has been doing these part few weeks to all the CWF backstage staff. We aren’t active competitors, we have no wish for full on combat or any trouble! And somehow, I feel like some of this is my fault. It was Andrew McMartyn who approved me, I was the one who started this all. Perhaps if I’d handled that situation a little better, innocent people like Arranboy and Eddie Jones wouldn’t have been hurt … and Mrs Handley, poor Mrs Handley! I think everyone was shocked at how Andrew hurled her through that window. Andrew has pushed us, especially Pete, to a point where we HAVE to fight back. And this Sunday, I have a feeling tha-“
[Ruth’s little speech is swiftly cut off as Puddle Of Mudd’s “Control” blasts into the arena. The lights go down swathing the building in a blue light as all eyes turn to the entrance stage, including those of Ruth and Emma. Mysteriously, there is no sign of the CWF Co-Owner on the ramp. Through the dipped lighting, a dark figure makes it’s way amidst the crowds and across the audience barricade, climbing over and stepping into the ring. The lights go back up as “Control” dies down, and we see that it is indeed Andrew McMartyn that has crept into the squared circle from behind, and more worryingly still, he is holding a steel chair in his right hand. A quickly dismissive wave on his hand gets rid of the quivering and fearful Emma, leaving Ruth and Andrew staring at each other coldly in the centre of the ring. Andrew takes the microphone that Ruth is holding, and without taking his eyes from her, speaks.]
ANDREW: “You’re right, Ruth, this thing IS all your fault. Because of you, I’ve had to hurt all these innocent and good people. Because of you, I’ve had to get a little … bit … strict. But you’ve got a chance Ruth, you’ve got a chance to change all this. You have one last chance to stop this warfare, to prevent further damage being done this Sunday at Shindig Slam. You can join me, and we can put aside all this fighting … it’s just one simple little choice Ruth, Yes … or No.”
[Ruth takes back the microphone, herself now coldly staring at Andrew without taking her eyes away. Resolutely, she gives her answer.]
RUTH: “ … NO.”
[Andrew snarls at this response, and raises the steel chair above his head. The shocked crowd gasps as McMartyn looks set to crown the trainer with his weapon, but instead lowers the chair and with one swift flick of his leg, knocks Ruth off of her feet. The trainer hits the mat, and Andrew immediately grabs her foot and clamps on the Anklelock! Ruth screams in pain as Andrew tears at her leg with his vicious submission, the crowd booing hatefully at this latest unprovoked attack. A cheer goes up; ‘DSP’ Pete Nancollis sprints to the ring! Andrew is ready however, and quickly lets go of Ruth to grab the nearby steel chair. As Pete slides into the ring, Andrew smashes the metal seat across his head. DSP goes down, and McMartyn delivers another brutal chairshot, this time to Pete’s ankle. Slinging his weapon aside, Andrew now traps Pete Nancollis in the Anklelock, ripping and tearing at his foot, exacerbating the damage already done by his chairshot. Ensnared in the hold for over a minute now, ‘DSP’ Pete Nancollis has no choice but to do something he rarely ever has in his career- Tap Out! Andrew grins maniacally and continues to lock in the submission, but lets go as a team of referees and security guards rush to ringside. A sick and satisified smile on his face, Andrew McMartyn stands over the two broken trainers Nancollis and Ruth Bowen, raising his arms aloft in victory as “Control” begins to play…]
CWF CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
[The audience’s anticipation fills the air as Mr Tuck steps into the ring with microphone in hand. A huge level of heat bursts from the fans as “Supertooper” hits over the PA.]
TUCK: “The following match is scheduled for one fall and is for the CWF CHAMPIONSHIP! Introducing the challenger, accompanied by Sven Oder-Svesson, , from Gotehburg Sweden, weighing 274 lbs, the CWF Intercontinental Champion … … HANS GRIP!”
[The Intercontinental Champion and his manager ignore the jeering fans and head steadily towards the ring, where they climb through the ropes and Hans taunts the crowd before leaning down to listen to his manager’s advice. Svensson is underlining to Hans that this title shot is of the up-most importance.]
TAFF: “Ever since he debuted here, Hans Grip has been unstoppable. He’s walking out here the CWF Champion, mark my words!”
TUCK: “And his opponent …”
[“It’s My Life” hits as the crowd explodes. The CWF Champion Phil ‘The Man’ Leach jives out to the entrance stage to a rapturous and deafening reception.]
TUCK: “From Llanbadoc Docks Usk, weighing in at 237 lbs, the CWF Champion … … PHIL ‘THE MAN’ LEACH!!”
[The Gentleman Pimp makes his way to the ring, and enters hesitantly. Phil removes his entrance attire as Bob Jovi dies out, and hands over his CWF Title to referee Adrian Davies. Unable to contain his aggression, the title challenger charges ‘The Man’ as he is handing over the belt. The CWF Champion is ready for this however, and shocks Grip by striking back at him with furious rights and lefts. As the ring bell sounds, Sven Oder-Svensson watches intently from the outside as the match begins in earnest.]
GAV: “Hans Grip certainly wasn’t expecting a counter strike there- Phil Leach really has himself in game mode tonight!”
TAFF: “Good things come to those who wait, Gav … Sven Svensson knows that!”
[Continuing his onslaught, Phil launches a Pimp Clothesline which fails to effect his opponent. Another attempt, but Hans Grip merely puffs out his chest and takes the blow. A third Pimp Clothesline finally knocks Hans Grip to the mat. Despite being knocked down, Grip angrily leaps back up and advances on Phil. Somewhat psyched out, Phil Leach lashes out with a big chop which is easily swatted aside by the Swedish monster. Hans Grip hoists him off the mat and up into a big Military Press Slam, dropping the CWF Champion seven feet to the mat.]
GAV: “Fantastic power by Hans Grip! Fabulous!”
TAFF: “No way is Phil walking out in one piece tonight!”
[Grip scrapes his opponent off the ground and lifts him up by the neck, strangling the life out of him as Phil’s feet wave in mid-air. Phil’s face turns a purple that matches his gaudy shirt before the referee’s five-count breaks the lifting Choke Hold. An inane smile on his face, Grip hoists Phil up and repeats the torture. The Gentleman Pimp staggers to his feet, only for his misery to be compounded with a brutal Brainbuster. His attacker does not go for the instinctive cover, but merely waits for Phil Leach to get up again, prolonging the beating ‘The Man’ is receiving. Phil drags himself up, but Hans smashes him in the mid-section and gives him a devastating Gutwrench Powerbomb!]
GAV: “Gutwrench Powerbomb! It’s over for The Gentleman Pimp, folks!”
[Under his manager’s orders, the Intercontinental Champion lightly lies across the prone Pimp for the cover- 1 … 2 … Kickout! Despite this escape, Hans seems undeterred, merrily dragging the CWF Champion to his feet for yet more punishment. A confused Phil Leach tries to drag himself up using his opponent for support, but Grip heartlessly hammers him into the ground with a big ax handle smash. The Swede waits patiently in the corner as his opponent pulls himself slowly to his feet. As Phil stands there swaying Hans aims a big shot to Phil’s head- but no! Phil Leach blocks the blow, and fires back with a flurry of hard chops. This takes Grip by surprise, knocking him back a few steps, and Phil quickly runs to the ropes. He sprints towards Hans Grip, but the behemoth scoops him up and delivers a spine shattering Tilt-A-Whirl Backbreaker!]
GAV: “Amazing! Hans Grip regaining control in an instant!”
TAFF: “Phil Leach could really do with a “Hans” here! Ahahahaha!”
[Hans Grips smashes Phil Leach with a Gordbuster, then lifts him to his feet again. The massive Scandinavian pulls Phil up into the air and holds him upside down for what seems like an eternity, then slams ‘The Man’ down to the mat hard with a Jackhammer. Firmly in control now, Grip pulls Phil up and runs to the ropes- NO! Out of nowhere, an exhausted Phil Leach counters with a quick Neckbreaker, surprising Grip and sending him reeling backwards. Some huge Trapping Swedes are delivered to Grip courtesy of the CWF Champion! Hans falls to one knee, blood gushing from his nose, while Phil celebrates by grinding around in the middle of the ring!]
TAFF: “Damn those Swedes- they always cut your face wide open!”
[Phil continues to postulate for the crowd, unwittingly giving the Intercontinental Champion valuable time to recover. Grip rises up behind Phil and charges him as The Gentleman Pimp turns to face this latest attack. The CWF Champion ducks a huge Clothesline attempt, and powers Hans up into the air and down to the mat with a huge Full Nelson Slam!]
TAFF: “I can’t believe it!”
GAV: “Hans Grip was just driven into the mat there! Fantastic!!”
[Phil goes for the cover- 1 … 2 … Kickout! As Grip struggles up, the CWF Champion plants him again with a Facecrusher, before hurrying to the corner and ascending the ropes. The Gentleman Pimp beckons for his trademark “Flying Iron Swede”, but once again, Hans Grip rises up and stalks towards the corner, grabbing Phil before he can take flight and pulling him onto his shoulders- into prime position for the deadly Teuton Crusher! The crowd gasps in horror as Phil looks set to feel the impact of the mat, but the wily Pimp thinks quickly and coversover Hans’ eyes with his hands! Looking a slightly ridiculous sight, the big Swede stumbles around the ring blindly, with Phil riding him like some sort of strange rodeo star! With a mighty shout, Phil drives his head downwards and delivers a big Swede to Hans’ own head, breaking his grip and allowing the Gentleman Pimp to land safely on his feet.]
TAFF: “That lowly pimp has resorted to tomfoolery and cheating to escape that one!”
[As Hans Grip staggers round holding his head in agony, he stumbles right into the path of the CWF Champion. With every once of power he can muster, Phil Leach hoists Hans Grip onto his shoulders a delivers one of the biggest Pimp Drops ever seen! The Swede is driven tot he canvas, and an exhausted Phil slumps on top of him- 1 … … 2 … … 3! The ring bell sounds as “It’s My Life” begins to play. Phil ‘The Man’ Leach has successfully defended his title, defeated Hans Grip and ended the monster’s two month long undefeated streak! The crowd explodes into wild cheering as referee Adrian Davies raises the tired victor’s hand.]
TUCK: “Here is your winner, and STILL CWF Champion … PHIL ‘THE MAN’ LEACH!”
TAFF: “I don’t believe it! Hans’ undefeated streak is over! No!”
[Phil has barely staggered to his feet when Damian Ali rushes to the ring. The former Hardcore Champion slides into the squared circle and immediately attacks Phil Leach, beating down the exhausted CWF Champion viciously. Courageously, Phil fights back, driving his attacker off. ‘The Man’ has just got the better of Ali when Hans Grip blasts him from behind. The fans boo loudly as Ali and Grip beat down the helpless and outnumbered CWF Champion to the mat, but suddenly erupt into cheers at the sight of a new figure on the entrance ramp. To a huge ovation, ‘The Huckster’ Bob Jones comes running to the ring!]
GAV: “Yes! Here comes Bob Jones to the rescue!”
[The Huckster rather slowly enters the ring, but quickly comes to the aid of Phil Leach, going to work on Hans Grip and beating him back, before Clotheslining the great Swede over the ropes and to the floor. Freed of his second opponent, Phil quickly disposes of Damian Ali with some hard chops, and a giant Swede to the face that knocks Ali to the outside. The CWF Champion turns around, and bumps into The Huckster. Phil is surprised to see Bob Jones, and seemingly is angry also. Phil furiously shoves the veteran away from him, apparently ungrateful for the interference. Eyes burning, Bob shoves the CWF Champion back, just as hard.]
TAFF: “How ungrateful is Phil Leach?!”
[Phil is furious at this, and begins to unload some wild punches on The Huckster. Bob Jones is knocked back, but manages to block one of Phil’s blows, and launches back with a flurry of his own shots. Three big punches and an Irish Whip later, and Phil Leach eats the Big Boot! The crowd comes unglued as the No 1 Contender for the CWF Championship hits the Legdrop! Phil shudders under the impact, then lies still. The partisan crowd buzzes with boos and cheers as The Huckster snatches the CWF Championship belt, then parades around the ring with it, posing and taunting in his usual way. Suddenly, “No Chance” hits, and Mr McMartyn appears up on the entrance stage. Locking his eyes onto the celebrating Huckster, the CWF President claps his hands together and gives Bob Jones a long and emphatic applause.]
GAV: “What’s going on here? Have The Huckster and Mr McMartyn formed some sort of unholy alliance here tonight!?”
TAFF: “I don’t know Gav, but the CWF Champion is lying flat on his back in the middle of that ring! How does this bode for Shindig Slam?!!”
GAV: “Anything could happen this Sunday! Til then, goodnight!”
[The show fades out as a poker-faced McMartyn continues to applaud the victorious Bob Jones, leaving many questions hanging in the air with just three days until CWF Shindig Slam…]
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